Pathway to Early Learning and Childcare (NQ) @ SCQF Level 5
Introduction
If working with children is a career you have a real desire to pursue, this is an ideal introductory programme to develop the knowledge, skills and qualities that you will need to launch your journey into an exciting career pathway.
Successful completion of the programme provides a pathway for you to:
- Progress to a first level professional qualification such as the NC in Early Education and Childcare at SCQF level 6
- Or pursue the PDA in Educational Support Assistant @SCQF level 6
- Or seek employment as a Modern Apprentice in the sector.
Course code
Location:
Stranraer
Duration
Entry Requirements
This course will be suitable for you if you are:
- A progressing college academy student who has successfully attained the Skills for Work Early Education and Childcare qualification at SCQF level 5 and have attained a national 4 qualification in maths or numeracy, and English or communication.
- A school leaver who wishes to pursue a career in early learning and childcare and has attained national 4 qualifications in maths or numeracy, and English or communication in addition to a further 2 National 5 qualifications at level C or above.
- An adult returning to education who wishes to enhance your career prospects in the early years sector.n adult who has gained Peers Early Education Partnership (PEEP) learners – 4 credits @ level 4.
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You will need to demonstrate a real interest and motivation to work with children and families in an early years’ setting.
- You need to include your interest, motivation and work experience in a well written statement on your application.
- You need to be 16 years or above by the end of September 2022
Applications are encouraged from mature students who do not possess formal qualifications but have appropriate understanding and skills to meet the academic demands of the course.
A satisfactory Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check is also required to enable participation in placement.
- You will have an interview with college staff to determine your suitability for the programme.
Information and Interview Session Requirements
Your attendance at an interview is an essential part of our selection process. You need to confirm you will attend once you are offered an appointment.
Your interview may be virtual either through TEAMS or by phone, or you may be invited to come into college, but remember to tell us all about yourself in your personal statement as this is a key part of being selected to attend an interview!During the information and interview session, we will ensure your application meets the entry requirements and your aspirations and career plan are appropriate for the course and the level of course you have applied for. It is therefore important that you prepare well for this. Please come prepared to either write about or discuss the following:
‘I wish to pursue a career in in early learning and childcare because...’
Course Content
Assessments
Progression
Successful completion of the programme provides a pathway for you to
- Progress to a first level professional qualification such as the NC in Early Education and Childcare at SCQF level 6
- Or pursue the PDA in Educational Support Assistant @SCQF level 6
- Or seek employment as a Modern Apprentice in the sector.
Career Prospects
A pass on this course may provide the opportunity to progress on to the following:
- the NC Early Education and Childcare
- the PDA in Educational Support Assistant
- or Vocational Studies in Childcare/Care
Further information on careers within the early learning and childcare sector can be found here
Additional funding information
Selling Points
Work placement experience available in a childcare setting depending on covid restrictions
First steps entry programme to early learning and childcare.
Variety of career prospects within the sector